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resolved

[ri-zolvd] / rɪˈzɒlvd /
ADJECTIVE
bent
Synonyms
STRONG
bound decided dedicated disposed firm fixed inclined intent leaning predisposed set settled tending
WEAK
decisive insistent resolute
Antonyms
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed unwilling
WEAK
uncaring
ADJECTIVE
bound and determined
Synonyms
WEAK
determined driven hell-bent intent obsessed persistent relentless resolute serious set on single-minded steadfast strong-minded stubborn tenacious unrelenting unwavering
ADJECTIVE
clear
Synonyms
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definite positive sure
STRONG
absolute confirmed convinced decided satisfied
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doubtful indefinite uncertain unsure
STRONG
undecided
WEAK
ambiguous vague
ADJECTIVE
closed
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concluded decided ended settled
WEAK
final over
Antonyms
WEAK
beginning continuing in business open running started starting unsettled welcoming working
ADJECTIVE
decided
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certain established settled sure
STRONG
bent deliberate firm fixed set unbending
WEAK
assertive cocksure decisive earnest emphatic inflexible intent iron-jawed mulish positive purposeful resolute serious strong-minded unfaltering unhesitating unwavering unyielding
Antonyms
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doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite irresolute soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating
ADJECTIVE
decided
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determined distinct pronounced settled sure
STRONG
assured cinched clear clear-cut clinched destined express fated nailed prearranged predetermined
WEAK
absolute categorical emphatic explicit for sure in the bag indisputable on ice positive runaway unalterable unambiguous undeniable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable
Antonyms
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indistinct obscure vague wavering
STRONG
ambiguous fuzzy indefinite uncertain
WEAK
deferential delaying hesitant postponing procrastinating undecided
ADJECTIVE
decisive
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conclusive critical crucial definitive determined fateful forceful influential momentous positive resolute significant
WEAK
absolute all out assured bent certain crisp decided final firm imperative imperious incisive intent peremptory set settled straight out strong-minded trenchant
Antonyms
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inconclusive indefinite insignificant irresolute trivial unimportant weak
WEAK
indecisive procrastinating
ADJECTIVE
deliberate
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calculated careful cautious cold-blooded conscious meticulous premeditated prudent purposeful studious thoughtful willful
STRONG
advised considered designed express fixed intended judged planned pondered prearranged predetermined projected purposed reasoned schemed studied weighed
WEAK
aforethought cut-and-dried designful done on purpose predesigned predeterminate prepense provident purposive scrupulous thought-out voluntary wary with forethought witting
Antonyms
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careless heedless ignorant imprudent inattentive incautious thoughtless uncareful unmindful
STRONG
indefinite unplanned
WEAK
chance indeterminate unintentional unmethodical unsystematic unwitting
ADJECTIVE
determined
Synonyms
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decisive dogged purposeful resolute serious single-minded steadfast strong-willed stubborn tenacious
STRONG
bent decided firm fixed obstinate pat persevering set settled
WEAK
bent on buckled down constant earnest hard as nails hardboiled intent mean business on ice set on solid strong-minded unfaltering unflinching unhesitating unwavering
Antonyms
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irresolute undetermined weak yielding
STRONG
changeable flexible indefinite soft undecided unfixed
WEAK
hesitating vacillating wavering
ADJECTIVE
earnest
Synonyms
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sincere sober solemn somber thoughtful
STRONG
close constant firm grave intent stable steady
WEAK
determined fixed for real mean business meaningful no-fooling no-nonsense playing hard ball resolute sedate staid weighty
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STRONG
changeable inconstant irresolute loose unfixed unstable unsteady untrustworthy wavering weak wobbly
WEAK
flippant insincere thoughtless trivial unconcerned unenthusiastic unimportant unpassionate unpurposeful unserious unthoughtful
ADJECTIVE
exposed
Synonyms
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bare defined disclosed discovered naked solved uncovered unprotected
STRONG
bared caught clear debunked denuded divulged exhibited manifest open peeled revealed shown stripped unmasked unsealed unveiled
WEAK
apparent brought to light dug up evident for show found out laid bare made manifest on display on view on-the-spot unconcealed unhidden unsheltered visible
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clothed hidden
STRONG
ambiguous blocked closed concealed obscure unclear vague
WEAK
guarded private protected safe secret sheltered shielded
ADJECTIVE
finished
Synonyms
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closed concluded decided ended full realized satisfied settled stopped
STRONG
accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated
WEAK
brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up
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incomplete
WEAK
unfinished
ADJECTIVE
firm
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adamant consistent determined explicit flat persistent resolute specific stable staunch steadfast steady strict strong tenacious unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding
STRONG
abiding bent bound constant enduring established exact fixed going intent persevering prevailing set settled stated stipulated true unbending
WEAK
dead set on hang-tough inflexible never-failing obdurate standpat sure unchangeable undeviating unqualified unshaken
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afraid broken easygoing flexible inconsistent inconstant indefinite irresolute obscure soft surrendering uncertain unfixed unreliable unstable unsteady untrustworthy vague varying wavering weak wobbly yielding
STRONG
changeable disloyal false fickle undecided untrue
WEAK
alterable loose moving slack supple unsettled
ADJECTIVE
fixed
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agreed certain defined definite definitive inflexible limited planned precise restricted settled stated
STRONG
abiding arranged circumscribed confirmed decided enduring firm level narrow prearranged rigged rooted set steady still stipulated unbending
WEAK
changeless determinate in the bag inalterable inveterate never-failing set-up steadfast sure unblinking unchangeable undeviating unfaltering unflinching unmodifiable unmovable unqualified unwavering
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imprecise indefinite questionable uncertain unlimited unreliable
STRONG
flexible soft undecided unstable weak
WEAK
changeable irresolute unestablished unsteady variable
ADJECTIVE
hell-bent
Synonyms
WEAK
bent on bound and determined constant decided determined driven firm fixed intent obsessed persevering persistent relentless resolute serious set on single-minded steadfast strong-minded strong-willed stubborn tenacious unhesitating unrelenting unwavering
ADJECTIVE
intent
Synonyms
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decided hell-bent preoccupied
STRONG
alert attending bent bound deep eager earnest firm set steady watching
WEAK
absorbed attentive committed concentrated concentrating decisive engaged engrossed enthusiastic fixed immersed industrious intense minding occupied piercing rapt riveted settled steadfast watchful wrapped-up
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible indefinite soft trivial unconcerned undecided unenthusiastic unfixed unstable weak
WEAK
distracted irresolute
ADJECTIVE
minded
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determined inclined
STRONG
contemplating convinced decided disposed intending liking planning purposing willing
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aiming at aspiring to desirous leaning toward settled on thinking of
Antonyms
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unwilling
WEAK
disinclined undetermined
ADJECTIVE
obstinate
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adamant dogmatic headstrong inflexible intransigent recalcitrant steadfast tenacious unyielding willful
STRONG
convinced dogged firm hardened
WEAK
cantankerous contradictory contrary contumacious dead set on hard heady immovable indomitable intractable locked-in mulish obdurate opinionated opinionative persistent pertinacious perverse pigheaded refractory relentless restive self-willed strong-minded unalterable unflinching unmanageable
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amenable flexible obedient pliant soft submissive surrendering willing yielding
STRONG
irresolute
WEAK
agreeable cooperative helpful
ADJECTIVE
resolute
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adamant bold courageous obstinate persistent relentless serious staunch steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising unflinching unshakable unwavering unyielding
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constant dead set on decided dogged faithful firm fixed immutable inflexible intent upon intrepid loyal meaning business persevering persisting purposeful set settled steady true unbending unchanging undaunted unfaltering unflagging unshaken valiant
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afraid agreeable complacent cooperative cowardly fearful flexible irresolute light meek shy soft submissive surrendering timid unreliable wavering weak willing yielding
WEAK
cautious
ADJECTIVE
serious
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deliberate genuine honest severe sincere thoughtful
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sober
WEAK
austere bound bound and determined businesslike cold sober contemplative deadpan determined downbeat earnest funereal go for broke grave grim intent long-faced meditative no-nonsense pensive pokerfaced reflective resolute sedate set solemn staid steady stern unhumorous unsmiling weighty
Antonyms
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deceptive dishonest false insincere misleading untrustworthy
WEAK
flippant funny happy light minor trivial unimportant unserious
ADJECTIVE
set
Synonyms
STRONG
agreed appointed arranged bent concluded confirmed determined entrenched established firm fixed immovable intent ironclad obstinate pat prearranged predetermined prescribed regular rooted scheduled settled specified stated stipulated
WEAK
certain customary dead set on decisive definite hanging tough inveterate locked-in pigheaded resolute rigid set in stone solid as a rock steadfast stiff-necked stubborn unflappable usual well-set
Antonyms
STRONG
changeable indefinite irresolute undecided unsettled variable wavering weak yielding
ADJECTIVE
settled
Synonyms
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ended established
STRONG
determined
ADJECTIVE
severe
Synonyms
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harsh relentless serious strict stringent
WEAK
ascetic astringent austere biting caustic close cold cruel cutting despotic disapproving dour earnest firm flinty forbidding grave grim hard hard-nosed inconsiderate inexorable inflexible iron-handed obdurate oppressive peremptory pitiless resolute rigid rigorous satirical scathing sober stern stiff strait-laced tight-lipped tyrannical unalterable unbending unchanging unfeeling unrelenting unsmiling unsparing
Antonyms
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kind
WEAK
amenable calm compromising easy easygoing facile friendly mild temperate willing
ADJECTIVE
sobersided
Synonyms
WEAK
austere bound bound and determined businesslike cold sober contemplative deadpan deliberate determined downbeat earnest funereal genuine go for broke grave grim honest in earnest intent long-faced meditative no-nonsense pensive pokerfaced reflective resolute sedate set severe sincere sober solemn staid steady stern thoughtful unhumorous unsmiling weighty
ADJECTIVE
unbowed
Synonyms
WEAK
determined resisting stubborn triumphant unyielding
Antonyms
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defeated
ADJECTIVE
unsubtle
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute broad confirmed convinced decided definite obvious patent plain positive satisfied sure unmistakable
ADJECTIVE
willful
Synonyms
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headstrong persistent perverse
WEAK
adamant bullheaded contumacious determined dogged fractious froward inflexible intractable intransigent mulish obdurate pertinacious pigheaded refractory self-willed stiff-necked uncompromising unyielding
Antonyms
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flexible involuntary unwilling willing yielding

Example Sentences

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In recent days, those same energy shares skidded when it appeared the conflict might be resolved sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Dub Advisors resolved the matter with the Massachusetts Securities Division through a settlement agreement in which the firm didn’t admit or deny breaking the law.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Problems are there to be resolved, pragmatically,” Stubb wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She said the new system of courts had already "halved backlogs and resolved cases months faster in our pilot areas" with "more children feeling heard".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

We got things resolved so that the Court could grant our motion and resentence Mr. Caston so that he would immediately be released from prison.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.